Echo Lake Trailhead

Location:  Front Range
14ers Served:  Mt. Evans, Mt. Bierstadt
Road Type:  2WD paved road to the trailhead.
Winter Access:  Open year-round.
Directions:  Take Exit 240 at Idaho Springs on Interstate 70. Drive south on Colorado 103 for 13.5 miles at Echo Lake. You can park near the lake (by the picnic area) or drive up to the Echo Lake Lodge and park in one of the parking lots near the entrance to the Mt. Evans road (Colorado 5).
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Date Status Information Posted by 14ers.com Forum Users Posted By
2005-02-18 The Echo Lake trailhead is open year round. In winter, storms can cause CO 103 to be closed for short periods. CDOT usually gets it plowed soon. BillMiddlebrook 

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